The company was successful in a pitch to take over the on-site catering at the business centre in Poole as part of a three-year rolling contract worth £500,000. Improvements to the catering offer include sandwiches, which are now freshly made-on-site and a fully functional coffee bar complete with cakes and pastries which replaces a self-serve station.

Talkington Bates will provide a hot and cold food offering, including a salad bar and freshly made, bespoke sandwiches alongside ‘grab and go’ fridges. It is a split-level catering facility encompassing a restaurant and a coffee bar, accessible to both workers and visitors.

Samantha Harrison, property manager at St. Modwen Properties, who manage and jointly own the business centre said: “The high standards and outstanding food offer is one of the fundamental aspects of the facilities we provide at Discovery Court. Talkington Bates stood out because of their innovative and professional approach in taking our services forward as well as the quality of food. We believe their offer will enhance our service to our tenants.”

Fiona Hopkinson, managing director, Talkington Bates Midlands, added: “We are delighted to be given this exciting opportunity to provide catering for the commercial site, Discovery Court. The tender allows us to gain a strong foothold within the B&I sector on the South Coast, an area we’re looking at expanding in to.

“It is testament to the quality and professionalism of our approach and the passion of our people – something which, I believe, sets us apart from other contract caterers.”